Sara Lee Frozen Bakery,LLC
Senior Procurement Manager
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery,LLC, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, 60523
About Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
Sara Lee desserts have always stood for incredible flavor and superior value in the frozen food aisle and away from home markets. The Sara Lee Frozen Bakery collection of top brands includes Sara Lee, Chef Pierre, Van’s, Bistro Collection, Superior on Main and Cyrus O’Leary’s.
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is proud to take these iconic brands into a new era and to continue the evolution that transformed one small Chicago bakery into an American institution. Using carefully sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes, the company is committed to making life’s moments a little sweeter, putting its customers first and discovering new ways to make everyone’s favorite foods even better.
Working for Sara Lee
Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We will achieve success through collaboration and innovation in an environment where employees feel empowered to execute with speed. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We believe that there is always a better way, and we will never be satisfied with the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, continually seek process improvements and a strong sense of customer service, then this is the right type of environment for you.
Summary
The Senior Manager will serve as an influential business leader tasked with managing the commodity ingredient category to deliver a sustainable competitive advantage to SLFB, bringing today’s dynamic markets to life by aggregating external data sources to help the Leadership Team make the best decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to develop and execute long-term savings opportunities. The selected candidate will be a key member of the ingredients sourcing team and will oversee numerous categories and over $100MM in spending.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Combine external industry knowledge with a deep understanding of business needs to develop sourcing strategies that deliver a sustainable competitive advantage.
Develop a detailed sourcing plan for each area of responsibility, incorporating a documented evaluation of the category/industry and what steps SLFB needs to pursue to maximize competitive advantage.
Develop and maintain a robust list of savings opportunities and work with internal partners to evaluate and implement the ideas.
Work with 3rd party commodity experts to develop risk management strategies for each commodity category. Lead strategy discussions with SLFB leadership to gain alignment and then execute the agreed-upon plan.
Support procurement team with insights across commodity categories, including areas such as packaging and indirect.
Partner with R&D and Supply Chain leaders to develop a robust program to lower cost & increase quality.
Identify external innovations/products that drive sales.
Analyze supply/demand fundamentals and develop business continuity strategies to ensure uninterrupted supply, including qualifying new suppliers and ensuring proper levels of inventories within the supply chain.
Develop and track KPIs to drive continuous improvement from the supply base.
Implement procurement tools/processes to continue to progress Procurement to a best-in-class function and drive urgency/accountability.
Professionally negotiate supply agreements and monitor compliance with procurement processes and policies.
Support supplier audits and ensure Supplier Quality Expectations compliance to minimize risk and manage long-term contracts.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in business or related field required.
Evidence of continued professional development in procurement tools and technologies.
10+ years of procurement experience, preferably in the Consumer Food & Beverage industry.
Extensive procurement experience with developing and executing sourcing strategies, including running RFXs, negotiations, and project management.
Past experience dealing with board traded commodities and development of risk management strategies.
Meaningful experience in driving procurement strategies that have led to enhanced supplier relationships and change management initiatives.
Experience in leading programs focused on Procurement Best Practices.
Knowledge of and practical experience with P2P and contracting concepts and leading practices.
Advanced project management skills.
Advanced negotiation skills, including should cost concepts.
Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Smart Sheet, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Critical Skills:
Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Deep expertise in procurement function and able to confidently communicate that knowledge.
Ability to interface with all levels of management and functional leadership.
Outstanding negotiation and influence skills.
Pragmatic, roll-up-their-sleeves individual who gets work done with a strong sense of urgency in a collaborative way.
Commodities/risk management experience.
A servant leader who is good at building teams and cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to deal with ambiguity.
Personal Attributes:
The Sara Lee Leader is one who:
Role Models Integrity - Creates a culture of respect and inclusion, where all team members are empowered to contribute.
Hones their Craft - Continually develops their skills and expertise to drive self, team, and company forward. Is intellectually curious, asking questions to inspire a better way.
Values Partnerships - Frames the tough issues and works productively through them. Paves the way for their team to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
Behaves Like a Business Owner - Perseveres toward a goal, despite obstacles and distraction.
Always Looks for Better Ways - Leads the charge to build capabilities, processes, and systems where gaps exist. Actively coaches and mentors others.
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Sara Lee desserts have always stood for incredible flavor and superior value in the frozen food aisle and away from home markets. The Sara Lee Frozen Bakery collection of top brands includes Sara Lee, Chef Pierre, Van’s, Bistro Collection, Superior on Main and Cyrus O’Leary’s.
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is proud to take these iconic brands into a new era and to continue the evolution that transformed one small Chicago bakery into an American institution. Using carefully sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes, the company is committed to making life’s moments a little sweeter, putting its customers first and discovering new ways to make everyone’s favorite foods even better.
Working for Sara Lee
Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We will achieve success through collaboration and innovation in an environment where employees feel empowered to execute with speed. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We believe that there is always a better way, and we will never be satisfied with the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, continually seek process improvements and a strong sense of customer service, then this is the right type of environment for you.
Summary
The Senior Manager will serve as an influential business leader tasked with managing the commodity ingredient category to deliver a sustainable competitive advantage to SLFB, bringing today’s dynamic markets to life by aggregating external data sources to help the Leadership Team make the best decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to develop and execute long-term savings opportunities. The selected candidate will be a key member of the ingredients sourcing team and will oversee numerous categories and over $100MM in spending.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Combine external industry knowledge with a deep understanding of business needs to develop sourcing strategies that deliver a sustainable competitive advantage.
Develop a detailed sourcing plan for each area of responsibility, incorporating a documented evaluation of the category/industry and what steps SLFB needs to pursue to maximize competitive advantage.
Develop and maintain a robust list of savings opportunities and work with internal partners to evaluate and implement the ideas.
Work with 3rd party commodity experts to develop risk management strategies for each commodity category. Lead strategy discussions with SLFB leadership to gain alignment and then execute the agreed-upon plan.
Support procurement team with insights across commodity categories, including areas such as packaging and indirect.
Partner with R&D and Supply Chain leaders to develop a robust program to lower cost & increase quality.
Identify external innovations/products that drive sales.
Analyze supply/demand fundamentals and develop business continuity strategies to ensure uninterrupted supply, including qualifying new suppliers and ensuring proper levels of inventories within the supply chain.
Develop and track KPIs to drive continuous improvement from the supply base.
Implement procurement tools/processes to continue to progress Procurement to a best-in-class function and drive urgency/accountability.
Professionally negotiate supply agreements and monitor compliance with procurement processes and policies.
Support supplier audits and ensure Supplier Quality Expectations compliance to minimize risk and manage long-term contracts.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in business or related field required.
Evidence of continued professional development in procurement tools and technologies.
10+ years of procurement experience, preferably in the Consumer Food & Beverage industry.
Extensive procurement experience with developing and executing sourcing strategies, including running RFXs, negotiations, and project management.
Past experience dealing with board traded commodities and development of risk management strategies.
Meaningful experience in driving procurement strategies that have led to enhanced supplier relationships and change management initiatives.
Experience in leading programs focused on Procurement Best Practices.
Knowledge of and practical experience with P2P and contracting concepts and leading practices.
Advanced project management skills.
Advanced negotiation skills, including should cost concepts.
Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Smart Sheet, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Critical Skills:
Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Deep expertise in procurement function and able to confidently communicate that knowledge.
Ability to interface with all levels of management and functional leadership.
Outstanding negotiation and influence skills.
Pragmatic, roll-up-their-sleeves individual who gets work done with a strong sense of urgency in a collaborative way.
Commodities/risk management experience.
A servant leader who is good at building teams and cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to deal with ambiguity.
Personal Attributes:
The Sara Lee Leader is one who:
Role Models Integrity - Creates a culture of respect and inclusion, where all team members are empowered to contribute.
Hones their Craft - Continually develops their skills and expertise to drive self, team, and company forward. Is intellectually curious, asking questions to inspire a better way.
Values Partnerships - Frames the tough issues and works productively through them. Paves the way for their team to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
Behaves Like a Business Owner - Perseveres toward a goal, despite obstacles and distraction.
Always Looks for Better Ways - Leads the charge to build capabilities, processes, and systems where gaps exist. Actively coaches and mentors others.
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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